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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 10-20-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6
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Posted By kevinmichael77
Where can I buy peat moss? I was thinking of just...

Where can I buy peat moss? I was thinking of just putting some in my storage ro/di bin. How much would I need?
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 10-19-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 199
Posted By kevinmichael77
So what is the best solution? Do I just leave it...

So what is the best solution? Do I just leave it alone or cut my water mix ratio
back? Will may plants be ok with such a high kh? I guess I just don't understand why it's so high to begin with.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 10-19-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 199
Posted By kevinmichael77
Kh confusion. Where should this be??

Tank- 11kh
Ro/di- 1kh
Tap- 18kh

I'm just confused on where my kh level should be and why it seems so high in my tank. From what I've read ideally you want it somewhere between 3-5 degrees. I use...
Forum: Lighting 10-18-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 145
Posted By kevinmichael77
Bump

Bump
Forum: Lighting 10-17-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 145
Posted By kevinmichael77
Anyone rent par meters?

I'd really like to run some tests on my lighting. Does anyone have a par meter they could borrow/rent for a few days or so? I guess I could put a deposit down through PayPal or something. Let me know...
Forum: Aquascaping 10-12-2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 344
Posted By kevinmichael77
I built the stand outta 3/4 inch pine and the...

I built the stand outta 3/4 inch pine and the bought some round bar and cut it, had a friend weld it then just drilled it and screwed it into the sides. Holds the light perfect and has a pretty sleek...
Forum: Aquascaping 10-11-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 344
Posted By kevinmichael77
Looking for critiques before I plant!

Was just looking for some advice on my layout before I get my plants in. This is my second attemp and wanna go for more of a nature scape kinda feel. Plants are mainly going to be blyxa, giant...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 09-02-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 177
Posted By kevinmichael77
Plant id.

53342 Can anyone tell me the names of these plants? Specifically the taller background plants.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 08-16-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 636
Posted By kevinmichael77
So after much delay the time has come and am...

So after much delay the time has come and am seeking some last minute advice if possible. I've got 5-5gal buckets and enough ro/di water set to fill the tank completely. Not sure if I should bag the...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-25-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 421
Posted By kevinmichael77
Yeah I don't know anything about emersed set ups....

Yeah I don't know anything about emersed set ups. Maybe once I get this all figured out I'll look into that.

For now I'll just lower the light an inch or so and see if that helps, and do a lil...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-23-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 421
Posted By kevinmichael77
Do you replant the trimmings?

Do you replant the trimmings?
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-23-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 421
Posted By kevinmichael77
So I guess I can just lower the light. I'm sure...

So I guess I can just lower the light. I'm sure the light is plenty for that size tank, it's a t5ho fixture.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-23-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 421
Posted By kevinmichael77
Hc growing up, not spreading? What to do..

I've had my hc planted for a few months now and it doesn't seem to be spreading. It's growing up and is super green but just doesnt seem to be reaching out. It's pressurized co2 with ecocomplete and...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-23-2012, 01:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 787
Posted By kevinmichael77
Typically 8-10hrs is recommended as your trying...

Typically 8-10hrs is recommended as your trying to mimic nature as best as possible. Remember that leaving them on too long though can create algae problems.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-21-2012, 02:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 787
Posted By kevinmichael77
I think your on the right track but in all...

I think your on the right track but in all honesty I would lose the faux rock and track down a nice piece of wood or nice stone from this site. It's a shame ro have nice looking live plants then have...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-12-2012, 03:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By kevinmichael77
I use a inline atomizer for diffusion. I mounted...

I use a inline atomizer for diffusion. I mounted it opposite the lily output so I'll just see how it goes, easy enough to move. Set it on low with the lagoon setting.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-10-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By kevinmichael77
And that won't effect co2 disburtion?

And that won't effect co2 disburtion?
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-10-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By kevinmichael77
So will it matter if it's same side if lily pipes...

So will it matter if it's same side if lily pipes or opposite side from a co2 perspective?
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-10-2012, 02:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By kevinmichael77
Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-09-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By kevinmichael77
Well I gotta make due with the mp10. I've already...

Well I gotta make due with the mp10. I've already put 3x more into this tank than I originally budgeted for.

Think if I just but it in the middle opposite the outflow it would suffice? Will this...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-09-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By kevinmichael77
I gotcha. I don't think this particular model has...

I gotcha. I don't think this particular model has any angle options.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-09-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By kevinmichael77
I don't know much about the mp10 other than its...

I don't know much about the mp10 other than its mainly for reef tanks. Do you think it's to much from briefly researching it I see it has a lot of setting options.

What's the best way to test the...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-09-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 302
Posted By kevinmichael77
Power head placement question? Need a little help!

So I've come to the conclusion that flow is a problem in my tank and may be what is inhibiting my plant growth and encouraging algae growth. My tank is a mr. Aqua 33.6 gal which I think the...
Forum: Algae 06-30-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 366
Posted By kevinmichael77
Can I start dosing excel right away or just ride...

Can I start dosing excel right away or just ride it out?
Forum: Algae 06-29-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 366
Posted By kevinmichael77
It's pressurized co2 run through a inline...

It's pressurized co2 run through a inline atomizer. It comes on 1 hour before the lights and shuts off 1 hour before. Lights are on for 10 hours and are 2x24w t5ho lights hung about 24 inches above...
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